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Daniela Santanchè sent to trial: Visibilia case shakes the government

Daniela Santanchè during a press conference on the Visibilia case

The indictment of the Minister of Tourism marks a crucial moment for Italian politics.

The referral to trial of Daniela Santanchè

The Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanchè, was sent for trial by the preliminary hearing judge, Anna Magelli, for alleged wrongdoing related to the financial statements of Visibilia, one of the companies she founded. This event marks the beginning of a process that could have significant repercussions not only on the minister's career, but also on the entire Italian government.

The charges and the legal context

The referral to trial was ordered following a request from the public prosecutors Louis Luzi e Marina Gravina, who accused Santanchè and 16 other defendants, including his partner Dimitri Kunz of Habsburg Lorraine, of false social communications. The trial will begin on 20 March next at the Court of Milan, and represents the first legal case that the senator of Brothers of Italy will have to face as an entrepreneur.

Political reactions and implications

The news of the indictment sparked immediate reactions in the Italian political landscape. Elly Schlein, secretary of Democratic Party, commented that the minister cannot continue to ignore the situation, underlining the hypocrisy of those who, in the past, asked for her resignation for less serious accusations. Also Giuseppe Conte, Chairman of the Movement 5 Stars, called for Santanchè's immediate resignation, calling it unbecoming for the institutions that a minister remain in office under such circumstances.

These statements highlight a growing discontent among political forces, with pressure intensifying on Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister, to take a clear position. Santanchè's situation could not only affect his career, but also the stability of the government itself, at a time when unity and cohesion are more necessary than ever.

The future of Daniela Santanchè

With the trial approaching, the minister finds herself in a delicate position. Her lawyer, Nicholas Pelanda, has expressed his desire to prove his client's innocence in the allegations, but political pressure and public opinion could play a crucial role in determining her future. The issue is not only legal, but also deeply political, with repercussions that could extend far beyond the courtroom.